BJJ: Georges St-Pierre teaches one of his favorite guard techniques
A former welterweight UFC champion and one of the most dominant athletes in MMA history, Georges St-Pierre has his return scheduled in the organization that…
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BJJ: the armbar by Mahamed Aly that brought the ire of a woman in the audience
Last weekend the Washington, D.C. Open was held by the IBJJF, and Mahamed Aly walked out a double gold winner, having beaten the ultra-heavy and…
Tips and facts to help you take good care of your BJJ gi
Adapted from an article by Willian von Söhsten, a black-belt under Cícero Costha and BJJ teacher Lawyers wear suits, doctors wear white coats, and fighters…
Get to know the origin and history of the triangle, the most Brazilian of BJJ moves
[ Translated from an article by Willian von Söhsten – journalist and student of semiotics; black-belt under Cícero Costha and teacher at Team Nogueira in…
In historic match, Roger Gracie takes the back and finishes Marcus Buchecha at Gracie Pro Jiu-Jitsu
Last Sunday made it to the BJJ history books. Gracie Pro, held in Rio, was the stage for the second clash between Roger Gracie and…
5-time absolute champ Buchecha reviews Worlds campaign, reveals talk with Lo before final
Twenty-seven-year-old Marcus “Buchecha" Vinicius reached a record-setting five absolute titles in IBJJF World Championships with his campaign in the 2017 edition, which ended last Sunday.…
Video: Ronaldo Jacaré’s best submissions and KOs in the UFC
About to face another challenge in his journey toward a middleiweght title bout in the UFC, Ronaldo Jacaré has momentum on his side against Robert…
How BJJ helped João Gabriel Rocha beat cancer
João Gabriel Rocha (Soul Fighters) won the ultra-heavyweight title March 19 in Irvine, Calif. at the Pan. The 25-year-old reared by Leandro “Tatu” Escobar and…
The secret to the shoulder in the face in BJJ and MMA, with Ronaldo Jacaré and Rodolfo Vieira
Graciemag was fortunate enough to witness recently a meetup between Ronaldo Jacaré and Rodolfo Vieira, two BJJ giants who have successfully migrated to MMA. The…
Kron Gracie’s 10 tips for white-belts
A son of the legendary Rickson Gracie, Kron learned a lot from Dad before becoming one of the big names in the family. An ADCC…
How to ward off the omoplata in BJJ, with Roger Gracie’s tip
Many years ago, when training with his uncle Renzo in New York, Roger Gracie learned a way to avert the omoplata without yielding the position…
Sex before a BJJ fight — yes or no? Helio Gracie gives the final word
On a pleasant afternoon in Rio de Janeiro, while he had lunch, a black-belt was sharing with a white-belt friend the benefits of practicing BJJ:…